| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $78.72 | 10.695% | $87.1391 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.80 | 6.115% | $143.043 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.66 | 3.684% | $176.9471 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.25 | 13.102% | $176.7219 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.64 | 11.112% | $184.0459 | $184.05 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.65 | 6.738% | $166.1377 | $166.14 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.67 | 9.614% | $18.2727 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.39 | $952.3074 | $952.31 | $952.30 | $952.10 | |